Graphing Calculator 84 vs Derive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Graphing Calculator 84
This app offers a comprehensive graphing and scientific calculator experience, mimicking the functionality of a Ti-84. It includes advanced features for graphing, symbolic calculations, equation solving, and extensive statistical analysis. Users can upgrade for full access to all capabilities.
- Graphing calculator with function, polar, and parametric plots
- Scientific calculator with computer algebra system
- Equation solver for various equation types
- Extensive 1-variable and 2-variable statistics
- Inferential statistics and distribution functions
- Interactive and manual tracing modes
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The graphing calculator provides a UI similar to a real 84 graphing calculator. ◉ Graphing Calculator - Supports function, polar, and parametric graphs. - Press MODE and select Graph mode, then press Y= to open the graph editor. Press GRAPH to draw the functions. - Interactive and manual tracing modes. - Shows intersections, roots, and extrema (local maxima and minima) of function graphs. - Shows derivatives of function graphs. - Shows tangents to function and polar graphs. - Best‑fit line for a set of points. - TABLE generates a table of values for the selected graph. - CALC computes min, max, d/dx, and integrals of the selected graph. ◉ Scientific Calculator - Includes a computer algebra system for symbolic calculation. - Supports the functions you use on 83 and 84 graphing calculators. - All basic and advanced math functions: complex numbers, probability, angles, relational operations, logic operations, and matrix and vector operations. - Users can define custom calculator functions. ◉ Equation Solver (press ALPHA ENTER to open the SOLVER menu) - Solves any equation with Auto Solver mode and can provide symbolic roots. - Solves quadratic, cubic, quartic, and quintic equations. - Solves systems of equations with up to 5 variables. ◉ Statistics - 1‑Var Stats: calculates 1‑variable statistics. - 2‑Var Stats: calculates 2‑variable statistics. - LinReg(ax+b): fits a linear model to data. - QuadReg: fits a quadratic model to data. - CubicReg: fits a cubic model to data. - QuartReg: fits a quartic model to data. - LinReg(a+bx): fits a linear model to data. - LnReg: fits a logarithmic model to data. - ExpReg: fits an exponential model to data. ◉ Inferential Statistics and Distributions - Z‑Test, T‑Test, 2‑SampZTest, 2‑SampTTest, 1‑PropZTest, 2‑PropZTest, Z‑Interval, T‑Interval, 2‑SampZInt, 2‑SampTInt, 1‑PropZInt, 2‑PropZInt, Chi‑square Test, Chi‑square GOF Test, 2‑SampFTest, LinRegTTest, LinRegTInt, ANOVA. - All distribution functions, including Normal, Student’s t, Chi‑square, F, binomial, and more. ◉ Get Calculator 84 Premium Upgrade to the Premium version to access all the features above, including advanced math functions, statistics, inferential statistics and distributions, scanning math with your camera, and more. Choose from 3 options: - A 1‑month subscription - A 1‑year subscription - A lifetime purchase Subscription payments will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase and at the start of each renewal term. You can cancel at any time through your Apple Account settings. You must do this at least 24 hours before the end of the current period to avoid being charged. Cancellation takes effect the day after the current period ends, and you will be downgraded to the free service. TI-84 is a registered trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated. Calc84 is not affiliated with Texas Instruments. Terms of Service: https://calc84-efd3d.firebaseapp.com/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://calc84-efd3d.firebaseapp.com/privacypolicy.html
Derive
This app provides an infinite canvas for handwritten math and science notes. It uses AI to recognize your handwriting, offering a live tutor for step-by-step assistance directly within your notes. Organize your work into notebooks that sync across devices.
- Infinite canvas for note-taking
- Handwritten math recognition
- Live AI tutor for step-by-step help
- Notebook and page organization
- Cross-device syncing
- Light, dark, and sepia themes
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Derive Notes is a canvas-first note-taking app built for math, science, and engineering students. Write equations by hand with Apple Pencil, and let Derive understand what you wrote, so your notes do more than sit on the page. HANDWRITING THAT'S ACTUALLY UNDERSTOOD Draw on an infinite canvas the way you would on paper. Derive recognizes your handwritten math as you work, turning messy strokes into clean, structured expressions you can check, reuse, and build on. A TUTOR RIGHT NEXT TO YOUR WORK Stuck on a step? Open the tutor panel and get step-by-step help tied directly to what's on your canvas. It works alongside your handwriting instead of pulling you into a separate app. BUILT FOR REAL STUDY SESSIONS - Infinite canvas with smooth, low-latency inking - Pen, eraser, and lasso tools for fast editing - Organize your work into notebooks and pages - Two-finger tap to undo, pinch to zoom - Your notebooks sync securely across your devices DESIGNED FOR FOCUS A clean, distraction-free workspace with light, dark, sepia, and high-contrast themes, so long study sessions stay comfortable. Derive Notes keeps your handwriting at the center and adds just enough intelligence to make studying faster by recognizing your math, helping you through hard steps, and keeping every page organized and in sync. Note: Derive uses trusted third-party AI providers to process handwriting and page text for recognition and tutoring. You're asked for consent in-app before these features are used. DESIGNED FOR IPAD AND APPLE PENCIL Handwriting, drawing, and the full authoring tools require an iPad with Apple Pencil. On iPhone, Derive is a companion for reading and reviewing your notebooks: browse your library, open any page, search across everything, and ask the tutor. Notes you write on iPad appear on iPhone automatically. SUBSCRIPTION Derive Pro unlocks writing and editing, handwriting recognition, and the AI tutor. Every new account starts with a 7-day free trial, and a trial or subscription is required to use Derive. If a subscription later lapses, the notebooks you already made stay readable, so your own work is never locked away. - Derive Pro Monthly: A$9.99 per month - Derive Pro Annual: A$101.99 per year - Both start with a 7-day free trial Prices are in Australian dollars and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within the 24 hours before that period ends. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Derive Terms of Service: https://derivenotes.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://derivenotes.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Graphing Calculator 84 at 84% against Derive's 33%. Graphing Calculator 84 also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ratings volume (5.1K vs 24). Derive's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Graphing Calculator 84 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Derive sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Graphing Calculator 84 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Graphing Calculator 84 has 5.1K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Graphing Calculator 84's written reviews are positive against 33% of Derive's.
Graphing Calculator 84 ships an update every 4 months, Derive every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Graphing Calculator 84 | Derive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5.1K ratings) — better | 4.3 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.1K — better | 24 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 156 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tran Duy | Derive Notes Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Graphing Calculator 84
Derive
Bugs and requests
Graphing Calculator 84
Reported bugs
2 issues- Incorrect results for some exponent/root operations with negative numbers
- Inability to view full range of result formats for certain calculations
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to edit expressions in history
- More customization options for themes/icons
- Improved handling of complex number operations
- Better support for finding all function zeros
Derive
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Graphing Calculator 84
- Calc84 One Month$1.991 Month
- Calc84 One Year$2.991 Year
- Graphing Calculator Plus$5.99
- Calc84 Pro Lifetime$5.99
Derive
- Derive Pro (Monthly, student)7 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Derive Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Derive Pro (Monthly, invited)1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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- Derive Pro (Yearly, student)7 Days trial$75.001 Year
- Derive Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$83.901 Year
- Derive Pro (Annual, invited)1 Month trial$83.901 Year
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